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Pelvic inflammatory diseases

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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Causes, Signs and Symptoms - Dr. Shefali Tyagi

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What is pelvic inflammatory disease? | Patient Explainers

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What are the tests for pelvic inflammatory disease(P.I.D)? - Dr. Rubina Shanawaz

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What are my chances of getting pregnant if I have pelvic inflammatory disease?

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How to diagnose of pelvic inflammatory disease(P.I.D)? - Dr. Rubina Shanawaz

Pelvic inflammatory disease or pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID) is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. Often there may be no symptoms. Signs and symptoms, when present may include lower abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, fever, burning with urination, pain with sex, or irregular menstruation. Untreated PID can result in long term complications including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and cancer.